Father's surname

Baby names that go with Mora

mulberry, blackberry, or Moorish woman (Spanish)

Mora is rank #702 among Filipino surnames (13,052 people, spanish origin, 2 syllables). First names below are scored against this surname as a last name.

Forebears rank
#702
People
13,052
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Historical layer
Spanish colonial
Where it is common
Nationwide
Sound
Soft

Origin and meaning

mulberry, blackberry, or Moorish woman (Spanish)

Mora is an established Hispanic surname of topographic or descriptive origin in Spain. It spread throughout the Philippines largely through the Spanish colonial administration and the 1849 Clavería decree. Today it is found across various regions of the country.

Mora is a standard Spanish surname derived either from the botanical word 'mora' (mulberry or blackberry) as a topographic name, or from the feminine form of 'moro' (Moor). It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period.

First-name pairing notes
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First names ending in a consonant tend to flow more cleanly into this surname.

A two- or three-syllable first name balances well with the short, soft cadence of Mora.

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Best boy names for Mora

Reynaldo 90
Spanish / Other · counsel ruler or powerful advisor… · PSA #7
Fernando 90
Spanish · daring voyager or brave journey… · PSA #43
Wilfredo 90
Spanish / Other · desiring peace (Germanic via… · PSA #73
Leonardo 90
Spanish / Other · brave lion (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #74
Virgilio 90
Spanish / Other · of uncertain meaning; from the… · PSA #100
Rolando 89
Spanish / Other · famous land (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #8
Danilo 89
Spanish / Biblical · God is my judge (Hebrew via Spanish) · PSA #9
Eduardo 89
Spanish · wealthy guardian (Spanish via Old… · PSA #13
Roberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright fame (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #14
John Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew) and… · PSA #108
Bernardo 89
Spanish / Other · brave as a bear (Germanic via… · PSA #140
Gregorio 89
Spanish · watchful, vigilant (Greek via… · PSA #149
Crisanto 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #202
Norberto 89
Spanish / Other · bright north or famous northerner… · PSA #241
Diosdado 89
Spanish · given by God (Spanish) · PSA #242
Florencio 89
Spanish · blossoming, flourishing (Latin via… · PSA #282
Dionisio 89
Spanish / Other · of Dionysus / follower of Dionysus… · PSA #294
Leopoldo 89
Spanish / Other · brave people (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #296
Raymundo 89
Spanish / Other · counsel protector (Germanic via… · PSA #311
Gian Carlo 89
Other / Biblical · God is gracious (Gian) and free… · PSA #387
Santiago 89
Spanish / Biblical · Saint James (Spanish) · PSA #391
Cornelio 89
Spanish / Biblical · horn (Latin) · PSA #458
Jhon Carlo 89
Biblical / Spanish · Yahweh is gracious (Hebrew via… · PSA #474
Joemarie 89
Filipino / English · combination of Joe (God will add… · PSA #495
Rogelio 88
Spanish / Other · famous spear (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #17
Joshua 88
Biblical / English · Yahweh is salvation (Hebrew) · PSA #18
Ernesto 88
Spanish / Other · serious, earnest (Germanic via… · PSA #27
Ricardo 88
Spanish / Other · brave ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #28
Rodolfo 88
Spanish / Other · famous wolf (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #31
Alfredo 88
Spanish / Other · elf counsel (Old English via… · PSA #33
Renato 88
Spanish / Other · reborn (Latin) · PSA #36
Angelo 88
Spanish / Biblical · messenger, angel (Greek) · PSA #38
Anthony 88
English / Biblical · Priceless or highly praiseworthy… · PSA #54
Alberto 88
Spanish / Other · noble and bright (Germanic via… · PSA #56
Rodrigo 88
Spanish / Other · famous ruler (Germanic via Spanish) · PSA #70
Domingo 88
Spanish · of the Lord, born on Sunday… · PSA #71
Edgardo 88
Spanish / Other · wealthy spear or prosperous… · PSA #72
Armando 88
Spanish · soldier or army man (Germanic via… · PSA #80
Juanito 88
Spanish / Biblical · God is gracious; little John… · PSA #116
Carlito 88
Spanish / Other · free man (diminutive form, Spanish… · PSA #122

Best girl names for Mora

Josephine 90
English / Biblical · God shall add (Hebrew via… · PSA #9
Catherine 90
English / Other · pure (Greek) · PSA #22
Cristina 90
Spanish / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin via… · PSA #27
Virginia 90
Spanish / English · maiden, chaste (Latin) · PSA #31
Kimberly 90
English · clearing belonging to Cyneburg… · PSA #70
Geraldine 90
English / Other · ruler with a spear (Germanic) · PSA #73
Angeline 89
English / Biblical · messenger or angel (Greek via… · PSA #138
Rochelle 89
English / Other · little rock (French) · PSA #149
Bernadette 89
Other / English · brave as a bear (French, of… · PSA #160
Jessa Mae 89
English / Filipino · Combination of Jessa… · PSA #166
Stephanie 89
English / Other · crown, garland (Greek via… · PSA #180
Christine Joy 89
English / Biblical · Follower of Christ; joy, delight… · PSA #182
Estrella 89
Spanish · star (Spanish) · PSA #194
Samantha 89
English / Biblical · told by God or listener… · PSA #228
Jacqueline 89
English / Biblical · supplanter or may God protect… · PSA #246
Katherine 89
English / Other · pure (Greek via English) · PSA #249
April Joy 89
English · The month of April and joy or… · PSA #254
Rachelle 89
Biblical / English · ewe (Hebrew) · PSA #256
Shiela Mae 89
English / Other · blind (Latin via Irish) + pearl or… · PSA #258
Sarah Jane 89
English / Biblical · Princess (Hebrew) + God is… · PSA #259
Francisca 89
Spanish / Other · Frenchwoman or free one (Late… · PSA #267
Jenny Rose 89
English · Combination of Jenny (diminutive… · PSA #275
Angel Mae 89
English / Biblical · messenger (Greek/English) and… · PSA #279
Conchita 89
Spanish · conception (Spanish, diminutive of… · PSA #285
Richelle 89
English / Other · brave ruler (derived from Richard… · PSA #290
Cherry Mae 89
English · cherry (fruit) and pearl or born… · PSA #338
Sheila Mae 89
English / Other · Sheila meaning 'blind' (Latin via… · PSA #343
Florencia 89
Spanish / Other · flourishing, blossoming (Latin) · PSA #354
Trisha Mae 89
English · Trisha: noble (Latin via English)… · PSA #355
Rose Marie 89
English / Biblical · Rose (English/Latin) and beloved… · PSA #360
Herminia 89
Spanish / Other · of the army or soldier (Germanic… · PSA #372
Kristine Joy 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ, and joy or… · PSA #391
Clarissa 89
Spanish / English · bright, clear, famous (Latin) · PSA #404
Diana Rose 89
English / Other · divine (Latin) + rose flower… · PSA #407
April Rose 89
English · April (fourth month / opening) and… · PSA #418
Christina 89
English / Biblical · follower of Christ (Latin/Greek) · PSA #427
Princess Mae 89
English · Princess (royal title) + Mae… · PSA #436
Crisanta 89
Spanish / Other · golden flower (Greek via Spanish) · PSA #459
Princess Joy 89
English / Filipino · Royal daughter and joy/delight… · PSA #462
Criselda 89
Spanish / Other · dark battle or grey battle-maid… · PSA #473

Best mother's maiden surnames for Mora

Reverse search: which middle names go with Mora?

Garcia Mora 88
441,075 people · Spanish
Bautista Mora 88
287,625 people · Spanish / Biblical
Castillo Mora 88
211,405 people · Spanish
Aquino Mora 88
183,088 people · Spanish
Domingo Mora 88
147,352 people · Spanish / Biblical
Santiago Mora 88
140,475 people · Spanish / Biblical
Soriano Mora 88
140,203 people · Spanish
Navarro Mora 88
113,992 people · Spanish
Velasco Mora 88
101,375 people · Spanish
Sarmiento Mora 88
98,088 people · Spanish
Pineda Mora 88
85,581 people · Spanish
Ocampo Mora 88
83,890 people · Spanish
Romero Mora 88
79,797 people · Spanish
dela Peña Mora 88
79,318 people · Spanish
Valencia Mora 88
79,036 people · Spanish
Ignacio Mora 88
78,864 people · Spanish
Padilla Mora 88
78,451 people · Spanish
Villanueva Mora 86
277,730 people · Spanish

Other popular maiden surnames

dela Cruz Mora Garcia Mora Reyes Mora Ramos Mora Mendoza Mora Santos Mora Flores Mora Gonzales Mora Bautista Mora Villanueva Mora Fernandez Mora Cruz Mora

About the surname Mora

Is Mora a last name or a maiden name?

Either. As a last name it is the father's surname. As a maiden surname it becomes the child's middle name. Combination pages keep those two roles distinct.

How do I pick a first name that goes with Mora?

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